A user facility reported to olympus that the instrument channel port seal was worn and appeared to detach from the port.In addition, it was reported that the lens was observed with "black vertical lines and black streaks." the problem, as reported to olympus, was identified during reprocessing.There was no patient injury or harm, associated with the problem, reported to olympus.
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This report is being supplemented to provide additional information based on the legal manufacturer¿s final investigation.As a result of the physical inspection and functional testing of the device olympus has concluded that the damage to the device was likely caused by improper handling.There is a possibility that damage (looseness, deformation) occurred because excessive external force was applied when installing and removing the forceps/irrigation plug in or from the instrument channel port.Based on the legal manufacturer¿s investigation, the device history record (dhr) was reviewed and there were no problems found during the manufacturing of the device that would cause or contribute to the reported issue.The device met all specifications at the time of shipment.The instructions for use states: oes cystonephrofiberscope cyf-5/cyf-5a.Chapter 9 storage.9.1 storage.Prior to storage, detach all removable parts from the endoscope.
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